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Re: Advice on clarinet purchase

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2004-11-09 11:20

So JZ, the real swing point is this:

Can you play the instrument before purchase?

There are some regular supporters of this BBS that could help out, but the instruments may not be new (Heresy to a young person, I know...) perhaps you could think of it as recycling.

I would think that for $1000 you could have LOADS of decent choices.

The best place to purchase your second hand instrument is at your local repair shop (if they provide a service warranty), even if you pay a premium.

One word of warning about eBay items - if it costs less than a complete overhaul, it probably needs one.

John Butler, Dave Spiegelthal and Brenda Siewert are nice people that sell quality goods - at least drop them a line.

FYI - I like the Buffet R13s from the 80,000 to 120,000 range myself, however
I play a Ridenour TR147 that cost less than $100!

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